One of the biggest threats today to U.S. sovereignty is mass immigration. While we were focused on illegal immigration, massive legal immigration was increasing wildly under the radar. I was not aware of the huge pressure being brought to bear by various programs that have been bringing in tens of thousands of immigrants/permanent residents every year.
This year, Spartanburg was chosen to be the one hundred … Read more...
Two shocking rulings handed down by the Supreme Court this week – one, King V. Burwell, rewriting the precise language of the Affordable Health Care Act, the other, Obergefell V. Hodges, assuming federal authority to define marriage, illuminate a central flaw in the American system of government – as it now exists. That flaw is the lack of a realistic institutional check on unconstitutional federal activities.… Read more...
The Madison Forum was pleased to have Georgia’s Republican National Committeeman and Madison Forum Member, Randy Evans, speak at the breakfast meeting on Saturday, June 27th. Randy spoke about the GOP Presidential Debates and Primaries as well as challenges and strategies of the Republican Party.
Michael Opitz discusses the supreme court ruling on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and what we can learn from history regarding possible citizen responses.
No doubt, Gov. Nathan Deal has already made a lasting impact on Georgia’s courts. Just into his second term, he has appointed almost 60 judges to the State (18) and Superior (34) courts, as well as the Georgia Tax Tribunal (2), the Georgia Court of Appeals (4) and the Georgia Supreme Court (1).
While legislators and the governor pass laws, courts interpret them. And, how they interpret … Read more...
Not To ask what price our Liberty, but what price inattention to it.
Mrs. Katharine Johnston’s death should never have happened. Then the Habersham child and now David Hooks.
As a former Police Chief and Judge, I have found it useful to look to the past for guidance and understanding. In 1604 Lord Coke ruled that (paraphrasing) a man’s home is his castle, and if the … Read more...
The general public is significantly confused on the complex “alphabet soup” trade proposals being talked about in Congress and the Media. Something as important as this 11 Nation deal that encompasses a broad spectrum of areas, including but not limited to “Trade, should be transparent at least on its overall scope and general objectives. The absence of this transparency, especially with the many time spoken goals of … Read more...
Former Georgia State Senator, Chip Rogers, spoke to the Madison Forum on Monday, June 12, after an 11 Alive news report on ALEC was released attacking ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council.
The Great Charter of Liberties, commonly referenced simply as “Magna Carta” or, in the vernacular, “the Great Charter”, the founding document of all Common Law countries, celebrates its 800th birthday June 15th.
This document was hoped to bring peace between the King and his subjects in the time of King John. As was the usual reason for dissent, John, who had lost his ancestral lands in France … Read more...
There are many major issues and questions on both Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPP) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). There is confusion of what these entail and what is actually being voted on in Congress. Are there Constitutional issues regarding “Powers” and responsibilities? Is TPP really a Treaty? What does it cover and why is there such extensive secrecy? Will America’ Sovereignty be affected?
On Saturday, the Madison Forum honored one of their own. Neal White passed on May 26, after 79 years of a very full life. Known as “The Godfather“, Neal was a inspiration to so many. He was a man of honor, a man of conviction, and a true friend to all.
He leaves behind a beautiful family and countless friends. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, … Read more...
The Madison Forum welcomed Georgia Attorney General and Madison Forum Member, Sam Olens, as Guest Speaker at the Breakfast Meeting on Saturday, May 30th.
Sam spoke about current issues and challenges surrounding “Federal Overreach.”